Makarov used, though not all, but most of his speed and strength, and he maintained the maximum size of his body and arms. The reason why he used such abilities was precisely in this young God Slayer. Of course, he could not help but praise his grandson, who seized the opportunity in time and was able to cross the river. Being able to navigate in real combat is very important for a senior wizard. It is, of course, quite clear who gave him this chance.

If we evaluate the complexity of this stage, then it would be several times superior to a simple S-rank exam, since Makarov's true strength has long advanced to the highest ranks, especially in his form of Titan. To injure or even try to injure him some newcomer S rank simply could not even be able to, he would not even be able to dodge his attack with his palm. Laxus demonstrated a similar thing, but Aidan, quite skillfully, was able to avoid his direct suppression in the form of a Titan, and this is already at least higher than simple older wizards, even for Fairy Tail. Of course, this is still not enough for at least an attempt to resist the weakest God's Chosen One, but the current Aidan is not so far from challenging someone like that. Considering his skill in healing magic, as well as his age, his potential is truly enormous.

Stopping thinking about it and paying attention to the past, Makarov looked at Kana and the weakened Bickslow:

- You still have nine minutes! Get started!

Bickslow and Cana looked at each other, after a slight grin, the girl waved her hand and shook her head.

- I give up! Even if you were not standing there, Master, I still would not have been able to swim to the other side, - the girl lowered her eyes in embarrassment: - I cannot swim ...

Makarov laughed, and then looked questioningly at Bickslow:

- And you?!

"I've spent all my magic… I… give up too." Trying not to look at his comrades, Bickslow sat up and stroked his pair of dolls.

"At least I helped Laxus, eh ..."

Makarov nodded contentedly, pretending that everything was going as he had planned:

- Then let's start the next stage! - he looked first at the slightly shabby grandson and all the same carefree Aidan, who was not even a speck of dust.

"Did he even strain?"

Thinking for a moment, the old man coughed:- Khem! Once you're ready, let's start the next step.

The two guys focused. Aidan was no longer so reckless after such a difficult second stage. He could not believe at all that the exam could be so difficult and exciting at the same time! Even if he didn't show most of the ice powers, he still didn't believe that he could fight the master in his Titan form. Now it was definitely not worth treating this test as something simple. Who knows what the old man will come up with in the end. Even if Laxus could get through, Aidan figured that maybe he really overestimated his capabilities and began to think too much about himself. Of course, he did not know that all the complexity of the second stage related specifically to him ...

Finally, Makarov made the most serious look and frowned his gray eyebrows:

- I thought for a long time and decided ... Both of you! Didn't pass.

- What ?! Laxus's face changed immediately.

Aidan, in turn, only frowned.

- What does it mean?

Makarov suddenly burst out laughing, and then raised his finger and said wisely:

- It's simple - there is only one winner in this exam, there should be only one senior wizard. Therefore, you did not surrender, there are two of you!

Laxus immediately snorted and growled.

- What nonsense old man ?!

- I see, - Aidan suddenly nodded with understanding: - If everything is so ...

- Mm? - Makarov blinked in surprise. Meanwhile, Aidan threw off his shirt and tossed it aside, Laxus noticed his movements and frowned.

- What are you doing?"Well," Aidan shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly. "If you only need one of us, then all I need is to beat you properly. Am I right grandpa?

Makarov grinned, and then sighed sadly:

- I really hoped to annoy you a little, eh ... well, okay, since it happened, then you're right - to my surprise, only two passed through me, so the situation has changed. There will be only one, the winner and will pass this exam.

Laxus frowned sharply and immediately asked:

- I do not understand, old man, did you think that only one of us will pass ?!

- Fight already! - Makarov jumped back onto his cobblestone and sat down.

- Well, to hell with you! Laxus snorted and turned around.

Aidan flexing his shoulders asked bored:

- Are you finished? Can we start already?

- Oh yes, I'm almost done! Laxus grinned hard. "Finally, I got the opportunity to get you a good little asshole!

The moment Laxus' words left his mouth, lightning crackled in his eyes, and then his fists flashed with electricity. Aidan just smiled recklessly, and then his hair fluttered. A dark, cold haze immediately enveloped the area around, creating a dark chilling fog. He fought Dragon Slayer for the first time and he also turned out to be Laxus - one of the strongest in the future! Even if Aidan faced more dangerous opponents, he first encountered lightning magic.

He wasn't going to hold back!

Those who dropped out of the exam only managed to move to another amulet when a frosty wind swept over them. Even Laxus, who was almost breathing a furious flame, released a cloud of steam from his mouth. His anger subsided immediately, and the lightning around him seemed to slow down and weaken. All the wizards except Makarov immediately moved away. For them, Aidan's magic still seemed overwhelming, although they could resist, at least some of them, they still did not want to be exposed to this terrible frost.

- What froze? You wanted to beat me up? I'm waiting for Laxus! - Aidan grinned calmly as he moved towards the enemy. His every step was echoed by a wave of cold on the ground, after which everything around was covered with dark ice. The Ice God Slayer always fought in his native element, Aidan instinctively spread frost everywhere. The cold was his eyes and ears, he became a part of him, so how could he give up such an advantage? Laxus did not understand at all how to fight such an enemy, he did not even try to scatter the ice around him, but only expelled it from his body. Of course, he was not Mira, this was no problem for him. Yet in this exam, it was Laxus who was supposed to officially become the senior wizard, so his strength was not worth looking at from high. Lightning is still terrifyingly destructive!

Laxus could be hot-tempered many times, but faced with such dangerous magic and the cold expression of his opponent, he still took control of his emotions and abruptly moved, throwing out a fist charged with yellow lightning.

"Quick!" Aidan slid to the side and waved his hand, ice immediately covered Laxus's arm, but lightning violently shattered every blockage.

"Smart!" - he did not let the ice come close to him, Aidan could not help but praise the enemy. He fought many, but few of the opponents took his ice seriously, which immediately killed them. Allowing God's Deep Ice to spread is the greatest mistake any wizard makes, but Laxus clearly understood far more than mere novices ...